HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
烁 — to shine
- Reading
- shuò
- Meaning
- to shine; to glitter
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shuò and it means to shine; to glitter. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
烁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 闪烁 (flicker, twinkle).
Chinese words containing 烁
Frequently asked questions
What does 烁 mean in Chinese?
烁 means to shine; to glitter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烁 read?
烁 is read shuò. Reading it inside real words — 闪烁 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烁 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 烁 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烁 in a word?
A common word containing 烁 is 闪烁 (shǎn shuò) — "flicker, twinkle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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